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Step into ownership of a proven, highly profitable automotive service center positioned in one of the premier suburbs of Houston, Texas. This established, family-owned business has served its community for over two decades, earning a reputation for reliability, integrity, and top-tier service. Whether you’re a private investor, strategic buyer, or hands-on operator, this is a rare chance to acquire a stable, cash-flowing asset with immediate upside. This operation delivers consistent and attractive returns, supported by simple operations, clean financials, and strong margins. The earnings profile and operational stability make this a meaningful upside for growth-oriented buyers. Designed for efficiency and profitability, the 2,255 sq. ft. facility features six service bays—widely considered the industry’s optimal scale for maximizing throughput without excessive overhead. The property sits on a generous 17,624 sq. ft. lot with substantial parking in a high-traffic suburban corridor. Every aspect of the operation is turnkey and ready for immediate continuation including a skilled team of technicians supporting daily operations, delivering consistent “Quality Repairs” and exceptional customer service that keeps clients returning year after year.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW This established towing and recovery operation demonstrates strong financial fundamentals with a 2-year average revenue over $1.6 million and cash flow exceeding $450,000 over the last two years. 2026 is tracking over $410,000 in cash flow through the first half of the year. Cash Flow margins have improved to over 29%! The business has maintained consistent profitability over multiple years, indicating stable market positioning and operational efficiency. OPERATIONAL METRICS & ASSET VALUATION Total enterprise value breakdown: • Real estate assets: $805,000 (professionally appraised) • Fleet assets: $370,000 (light duty towing trucks) • Equipment value: $34,500 • Total asking price: $2,400,000 Asset-to-revenue ratio of 1.5x demonstrates efficient capital utilization. The diversified fleet composition enables multiple revenue streams and reduces customer concentration risk. MARKET POSITION & REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION The company serves a broad customer base including municipal contracts, providing revenue stability and reducing dependency on single client relationships. This diversification strategy has contributed to sustained cash flow performance over the evaluation period. INDUSTRY GROWTH INDICATORS State and national statistics confirm the towing industry's expansion trajectory, supporting long-term revenue growth potential. The company's decades-long operational history provides competitive advantages including established customer relationships, proven service delivery capabilities, and market reputation. OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Turn-key operation includes: • Experienced management team with longtime General Manager • Qualified driver workforce • Well-maintained fleet in excellent condition • Established operational procedures The business structure supports immediate operational continuity for acquiring parties, whether industry operators, private equity groups, or individual investors seeking established cash-generating assets. DUE DILIGENCE READY Financial documentation available for qualified buyers including multi-year revenue history, cash flow statements, and asset valuations supporting the asking price of $2,400,000.
Well-established, turnkey automotive repair shop in Central Virginia — ideal for an owner-operator or an existing shop owner expanding into a growing market. Operating from a fully equipped, paid-off facility, the business delivers consistent revenue from general repairs, diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and tire services backed by a loyal, repeat customer base. The shop includes 4 service bays, professional-grade tools and equipment. Current operations are stable and hands-on, with clear, actionable opportunities to grow top-line revenue through targeted marketing, optimized pricing, extended hours, fleet or commercial account development, and expanded service lines. Highlights: - Longstanding local presence with repeat customers - Fully equipped facility — equipment included and owned free & clear - Multiple bays with capacity to increase volume - Turnkey for an experienced technician or scalable for an investor - Located in a growing Central Virginia trade area Serious inquiries only. Confidential financials and additional details available upon request.
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✨ An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly reputable, full-service commercial truck and trailer repair operation with a loyal client base and strong, consistent demand. This well-established business serves both fleet operators and independent owners, benefiting from repeat customers and long-term relationships that drive steady and reliable revenue. 🔧 The company offers a wide range of in-demand services, creating multiple revenue streams and strong customer retention. These include tire sales both in-shop and online, wheel alignment, brake and filter replacements, oil services, engine diagnostics and repairs, and battery replacement. Additional services such as tire rotation, full maintenance programs, and dependable roadside assistance further strengthen its market position. ⚙️ The facility is fully equipped, professionally organized, and supported by an experienced team. Operations are streamlined for efficiency, allowing a new owner to step in with ease and continue running the business smoothly from day one. 🚀 With a strong reputation, diverse service offerings, and clear expansion opportunities, this business is built for growth. This is a turnkey, scalable operation ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a high-performing company with immediate income potential and long-term upside.
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This well-established automotive service and towing operation has been a cornerstone of its local market for over 50 years. Family-owned across three generations from the same prominent location in Northeast Kansas, the business offers a diversified mix of full-service automotive repair (routine maintenance through engines, transmissions, alignments, and hybrids), flatbed towing, roadside assistance, and high-volume Shell-branded fuel sales. Contracted towing with AAA, motor clubs, law enforcement, and the city fleet provides steady non-retail revenue, while approximately 4,000 active customer records in the Mitchell system drive strong repeat and multigenerational loyalty—bolstered by a 4.3 Google rating, nine consecutive local “Best of” awards, and a two-year nationwide warranty. The business operates from two adjacent owner-occupied buildings equipped with service lifts, alignment equipment, diagnostic tools, and fuel islands. A team of 10–11 experienced technicians, service writers, and tow operators manages daily operations with minimal owner involvement. Parts are sourced quickly from local vendors, inventory remains lean, and outsourced functions such as bookkeeping keep staff focused on high-margin work. The diversified revenue model—repair as the profit leader, towing for recurring volume, and fuel for traffic—has delivered consistent results with no short-term debt. Real estate is available for purchase or lease. The retiring owner will provide structured training and transition support. This turnkey opportunity offers stable cash flow, growth potential through fleet expansion or modest pricing adjustments, and a proven community reputation in a high-demand market.
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This Central Arkansas based marine contractor specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of custom boat docks, boat lifts, and other waterfront structures for both residential and commercial lakefront properties. Their teams focus on heavy-duty, metal-framed systems engineered for local water and shoreline conditions, including floating and stationary docks, personal watercraft lifts, and access solutions such as gangways and walkways. With many years of experience serving area lakes, they provide turnkey service that typically covers design consultation, permitting support, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance for lakefront owners seeking durable, long-lasting dock systems.
$262M / $11MM adj. EBITDA Automotive Platform With a Path to $1B+ Company Overview The Company is a vertically integrated automotive retail platform operating nine go-forward entities across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The platform includes five established OEM-franchised dealerships, two independent used-vehicle dealerships, a corporate fleet-rental business, and an asset-light wholesale auto auction. An additional OEM-franchised dealership opened in June 2026 and is not included in the Company’s 2025 results. The Company has strong, longstanding relationships with leading domestic and import OEM brands and a 25-year record of acquiring, integrating, and improving dealerships. These relationships, combined with the management team’s operating experience and OEM approval history, position the Company to acquire subscale and underperforming dealerships throughout the Southeast. The central growth opportunity is to build the Company from its current $261.8 million revenue base into a $1 billion+ regional automotive platform. Management intends to pursue a disciplined buy-and-build strategy targeting dealerships with approximately $30 million to $60 million in annual revenue. Acquired locations can benefit from centralized infrastructure, improved inventory management, stronger finance and insurance performance, expanded service operations, and the introduction of the Company’s higher-margin ancillary business lines. Compelling Automotive Flywheel Each dealership added to the platform creates value across the broader organization: • New-vehicle sales expand the customer base and create long-term service, parts, finance, insurance, and warranty relationships. • Trade-ins and proprietary buying centers provide attractive inventory for the Company’s used-vehicle dealerships. • Corporate rental vehicles are sold through the used-vehicle network after two to three years of utilization. • Surplus inventory and trade-ins generate buyer and seller fees through the Company’s wholesale auction. • Authorized service and parts operations generate recurring, higher-margin revenue over the life of each vehicle. • Centralized accounting, marketing, financing, sourcing, and operating systems allow acquired dealerships to grow without proportionate increases in corporate overhead. This integrated model enables the Company to generate revenue multiple times from the same vehicle and customer relationship while improving the economics of every dealership added to the platform. Path to $1 Billion+ in Revenue The growth strategy is built around three complementary initiatives: 1. Acquire Subscale OEM Dealerships The Southeast remains highly fragmented, with a substantial number of single-location and small dealership groups facing succession, capital, or operational constraints. The Company plans to acquire two to three dealerships annually, prioritizing leading volume brands and locations that strengthen its existing regional footprint. 2. Improve Dealership Operations Acquired dealerships can be integrated into the Company’s centralized infrastructure and operating playbook. Key opportunities include improving inventory turns, reducing days to sale, increasing finance and insurance attachment rates, expanding service utilization, strengthening digital marketing, and implementing disciplined performance management. 3. Introduce Higher-Margin Service Lines The Company can deploy its existing used-vehicle sourcing, fleet rental, wholesale auction, service, parts, finance, and insurance capabilities across acquired dealerships. These cross-selling opportunities can expand margins and generate incremental returns beyond the standalone economics of each acquired location. Key KPIs • 2025 revenue: $261.8 million • 2025 adjusted EBITDA: $11.06 million • Adjusted EBITDA margin: 4.2% • 2025 net income: $5.32 million • Revenue growth: 33% from 2023 to 2025 • Nine go-forward operating entities
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Well-established automotive repair business with over 20 years of successful operation, a strong reputation, and a loyal customer base. Services include complete auto repair, computerized wheel alignments, NYS inspections, diagnostics, brakes, tires, suspension, air conditioning, and preventative maintenance for domestic, European, and Asian vehicles. This turnkey operation benefits from experienced staff, modern equipment, recurring customers, and multiple revenue streams. Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or automotive group seeking a respected and profitable business with significant growth potential. Highlights: 20+ Years in Business Full-Service Auto Repair Center Wheel Alignment Specialist NYS Inspection Station Advanced Computer Diagnostics Loyal Repeat Customer Base Prime Brooklyn Location Turnkey Operation with Growth Potential Confidential Sale – Additional information available upon execution of an NDA.
A rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected, long-standing auto body repair and towing business located in a growing region of the Midwest. This family-run operation has been serving its community for over seven decades and is widely recognized as the go-to shop for insurance-based collision repair, paintwork, and fender restoration. Over 85% of its revenue stems from insurance claims, ensuring a reliable and recurring customer base, while additional services such as flatbed towing and indoor vehicle storage enhance value and customer satisfaction. The business operates from a well-maintained facility with over $600K in included equipment and features upgraded paint technology, a modern booth, and a seasoned team of certified technicians. With minimal local competition and strong brand recognition, this opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator or strategic buyer seeking a turnkey operation with deep community roots, growth potential through expanded staffing or towing services, and a reputation built on integrity, quality, and trust. Ad#:2395141
This established convenience store and gas station represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in Mercer County, Kentucky. The business operates on 1.7 acres of fee simple real estate, featuring an 815 square foot retail facility strategically positioned in a mixed residential and industrial market with minimal direct fuel competition. Operational Infrastructure: The facility maintains comprehensive fuel services through three 10,000-gallon underground storage tanks supporting unleaded 87, unleaded 93, and diesel fuel distribution via three dispensers under protective canopy. Operating hours extend from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily, capturing peak commuter and evening traffic patterns. Financial Performance: The business demonstrates consistent growth trajectory with trailing twelve-month inside sales of approximately $610,000 (excluding lottery operations) and fuel volume of 259,000 gallons. This represents year-over-year growth from 2024 figures of $552,000 in inside sales and 247,000 gallons fuel volume, indicating positive market momentum and customer base expansion. Real Estate Portfolio: The acquisition includes the primary retail facility plus an adjacent warehouse building, previously generating $1,200 monthly rental income. This additional structure provides opportunities for supplemental revenue generation or future operational expansion. Environmental Compliance: The property maintains good environmental standing with current NFA (No Further Action) letter dated July 2024, comprehensive ALTA survey documentation, and EPA closure letter on file, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing environmental liability exposure. Market Position: The business serves an established customer base in a strategically advantageous location with limited direct competition for fuel services. The mixed demographic area provides consistent traffic flow supporting both fuel and convenience retail operations. This turnkey operation offers immediate cash flow generation with established operational systems, proven customer loyalty, and significant potential for continued growth through the existing platform and additional real estate assets. There is no fuel supply agreement in place so you are free to use your own provider.
National transaction benchmarks for automotive and boat business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating automotive and boat business acquisitions.
Gas stations, repair shops, and car washes handle fuel, solvents, and wastewater, and remediation can run six or seven figures. A Phase I, tank records, and permit history tell you whether you're buying a business or a cleanup.
Lifts, wash tunnels, fuel systems, and lined tanks have finite lives and expensive replacements. Ask age, maintenance history, and what's been deferred.
Much of an automotive business is its corner — traffic, access, and a transferable lease. A great shop on a short or non-assignable lease is a problem you inherit.
A repair shop with a loyal service base is worth more than a lot living on deal volume. Get the repeat-customer rate, not just the top line.
Dealer licenses, certified techs, and manufacturer or fuel-brand agreements may not transfer automatically. Confirm what passes and what you must re-earn.
In smaller shops the owner is the master tech and the relationships. Identify who holds the skill and the customers and what retention looks like after close.
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